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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,062.76, 436,657.98 and 261,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,062.76, 436,657.98 and 261,669.48 is: 392,561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,062.76 : 436,657.98 = 261,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,062.76/436,657.98 = 261,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,062.76x = 436,657.98 × 261,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,062.76x = 114,260,066,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260,066,564.45/291,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,561.61

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